The Moving Picture Girls
Laura Lee Hope
Ruth and Alice DeVere and their father Hosmer struggle to make ends meet in New York City - times are hard, even for a talented actor like Mr. DeVere. Just as he successfully auditions for a new play, an old voice affliction renders him terribly hoarse and he loses the role. Despite voice rest and medical treatment, Mr. DeVere's voice fails to improve, and it is impossible to find theatre work.
A friend and neighbour in their apartment building suggests that Mr. DeVere tries acting in the moving pictures (which being silent, would not need him to speak at all) but Mr. DeVere considers that business to be common and cheap. However, when they receive an eviction notice, and local shops refuse to extend credit, Mr. DeVere may have no choice ... and where he goes, his daughters will follow.
Summary by Cori Samuel.
Author - Laura Lee Hope.
Narrator - LibriVox Community.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
Ruth and Alice DeVere and their father Hosmer struggle to make ends meet in New York City - times are hard, even for a talented actor like Mr. DeVere. Just as he successfully auditions for a new play, an old voice affliction renders him terribly hoarse and he loses the role. Despite voice rest and medical treatment, Mr. DeVere's voice fails to improve, and it is impossible to find theatre work. A friend and neighbour in their apartment building suggests that Mr. DeVere tries acting in the moving pictures (which being silent, would not need him to speak at all) but Mr. DeVere considers that business to be common and cheap. However, when they receive an eviction notice, and local shops refuse to extend credit, Mr. DeVere may have no choice ... and where he goes, his daughters will follow. Summary by Cori Samuel. Author - Laura Lee Hope. Narrator - LibriVox Community. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Duration:00:12:28
Chapter 5
Duration:00:09:43
Chapter 6
Duration:00:10:27
Chapter 7
Duration:00:12:33
Chapter 8
Duration:00:09:34
Chapter 9
Duration:00:11:10
Chapter 10
Duration:00:11:06
Chapter 11
Duration:00:12:06
Chapter 12
Duration:00:08:15
Chapter 13
Duration:00:13:11
Chapter 14
Duration:00:09:51
Chapter 15
Duration:00:09:11
Chapter 16
Duration:00:13:06
Chapter 17
Duration:00:09:53
Chapter 18
Duration:00:13:44
Chapter 19
Duration:00:13:21
Chapter 20
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Chapter 21
Duration:00:09:29
Chapter 22
Duration:00:09:14
Chapter 23
Duration:00:10:37
Chapter 24
Duration:00:08:23
Chapter 25
Duration:00:09:26